High School EndofCourse Assessments College Readiness Career Readiness

High School End-of-Course Assessments College Readiness Career Readiness 1

K-PREP End-of-Course ACT Quality. Core® English II Biology Algebra II U. S. History 2

End-of-Course Overview 4 EOC Assessments English II Algebra II Biology U. S. History Courses are part of State Graduation Requirements Included in Accountability Administered throughout the year as students complete coursework Include curriculum and instruction support materials KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 3

Test Details Session Type MC 1: Paper Booklet Testing (PBT) or Computer-based Testing (CBT) MC 2: Paper Booklet Testing (PBT) or Computer-based Testing (CBT) Questions Time 35 -38 MC 45 minutes To receive a score, students must complete both sessions. Scale Score = MC 1 + MC 2 = Accountability Note: A 10 -15 minute break is allowed between test sessions. MC 1 KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 Break MC 2 4

Performance Level Score Cuts K-PREP END-OF-COURSE (EOC) Grades 9 -12 Quality. Core® Subject Novice Apprentice Proficient Distinguished English II 125 -151 152 -153 154 -161 162 -175 Algebra II 125 -142 143 -147 148 -152 153 -175 Biology 125 -145 146 -153 154 -160 161 -175 U. S. History 125 -143 144 -146 147 -153 154 -175 KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 5

STATE-REQUIRED END-OF-COURSE EXAMS 20%RECOMMENDED LINK TO CLASSROOM LETTER GRADES C D F CPE-linked College Readiness Benchmark English II 175 -160 159 -154 153152 151141 140125 154 Algebra 175 -151 150 -148 II 147143 142138 137125 148 175 -157 156 -154 153146 145140 139125 154 175 -151 150 -147 146144 143139 138125 147 Subject Biology U. S. History A KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 B 6

June 30, 2017 June 1, 2017 July 30, 2017 (ACT) • Last day ACT will process completed paper exams • Last day ACT will ship paper testing material • Final online test day June 16, 2017 (KDE Deadline) July 14, 2017 (KDE Deadline) • Last day to complete paper testing KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 • Last day for computerbased testing July 31, 2017 (ACT) • Final online testing shut down 7

EOC Windows Window Administration Dates (2016 -17) #1 #2 August 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 April 3, 2017 -June 16, 2017 -Paper/Pencil April 3, 2017 - July 14, 2017 -Online Choose 10 consecutive days within the larger window for testing. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 8

Traditional vs. Non-Traditional KDE Window Alternative Schools with only Non-Traditional Courses KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 10 Consecutive Day Window Schools with both Traditional and Non-Traditional Courses High Schools with only Traditional Courses ►Districts or schools may choose 10 consecutive days within each semester, trimester or yearlong course within the larger state window. ►Schools must administer the assessments only within the test window selected. ►Schools may schedule multiple content tests on the same day. 9

Students are Tested at the END of Instruction Example 1 Example 2 Example 3 Student passes Semester 1 Student passes Trimester 1 Student passes Semester 2 Student fails Trimester 2 Student retakes Semester 2 Student passes Trimester 3 Student retakes Trimester 2 Student takes exam KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 10

English Learners } First year EL students enrolled in a U. S. school are exempt from accountability. Students are required to take the Algebra II and Biology for federal participation rate. Second year or more EL students fully participate. } Accommodations are available for students with a Program Services Plan (PSP). KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 11

Grade 8 Students } Grade 8 students receiving high school credit for EOC courses must take the associated EOC exam. } These grade 8 EOC student scores are “banked” and will follow the course credit to the high school. } A student’s grade 8 EOC score will be included in accountability reporting of the high school in which the student is enrolled for a full academic year in grade 9 (i. e. , enrollment for any 100 instructional days). KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 12

Early Graduates and EOC Exams SB 61 (2013) ted a r e l e c Ac SB 97 (2013) } Early Graduates must ● Have four EOC exams or approved non-participations ● Meet EOC proficiency benchmarks } Students not meeting the benchmark may appeal to the Superintendent on the grounds of extenuating circumstances. Algebra II – 148 English II – 154 KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 U. S. History – 147 Biology– 154 13

Graduates Without All 4 EOCs } Districts can use the EOC Early Warning Report within IC for a list of students missing EOC scores or with a non-participation to assist with roster cleanup. } When spring testing rosters open in late April, accountability rosters for graduates will contain students with and without EOC exam scores. } Districts will be able to file non-participations in SDRR during spring rosters } All students should be tested or have a valid non-participation; the accountable school will receive the lowest test score for missing exams. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 14

EOC Test Details End-of-Course http: //www. qualitycore. act. org/ 15

EOC Data Extracts Deadline for Schools to Have IC Updated February 8 April 3 KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 Date Student Accounts Will Be in the PACMET System February 22 April 19 16

Testing Options Combination of Paper Booklet Testing Computer-based Testing and Computer Testing at the Same Site ALL students must be Multiple testing sessions Students must complete tested at the same time, can be utilized in a single both MC sections using in the same content area. day. the same mode (PBT or CBT). Score Returns: 5 business Score Returns: 5 minutes The first CBT must begin days from ACT receipt at the same time as the paper-based test. *Incorrect packaging of return materials could result in delay of score returns. All sessions are timed by the test administrator. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 17

EOC Materials Computer-based Paper-based } Prohibited: Notes ● Foreign language or English dictionary ● Electronic devices and cell phones ● } Allowed: Scratch Paper-Please collect and destroy securely. ● Calculators (Algebra II) ● Reference Sheets (Algebra II) ● KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 ● ● ● Scratch paper Highlighters Notes Foreign language or English dictionary Electronic devices and cell phones } Allowed: Scratch work is to be done in the test booklet. ● Calculators (Algebra II) ● Reference Sheets (Algebra II) ● 18

Accommodated Testing Materials Paper Only Paper and Computer } R = Reader } Extended Time } A = Audio } Paraphrasing } B = Braille } Manipulatives } LP = Large Print } Behavior Modification } Scribe } Interpreter (sign language) Applies to students with IEP, 504 Plan or PSP KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 19

Paper Test Materials One document per Test Supervisor } Test Supervisor’s Manual } Pre-filled School Header } Pre-filled Group Header KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 One document per student per test } Test booklet pre-printed with student name, teacher name, test roster name } Answer sheet pre-filled with student information } Answer sheet bound as perforated sheet into test booklet } Reference Sheet for Algebra II bound as perforated sheet into test booklet 20

Computer-Based Testing (CBT) } Review support documents Best Practices ● Quality. Core Testing Helpful Hints ● Online User Guide from ACT Resources website ● } Increase number of proctors in the room for Better monitoring ● Quicker starting of tests ● Test Security ● Policy: The first computer-based test must begin at the same time as the paper based test. } Scheduling: Multiple testing sessions can be utilized in a single day. ● Note: A 10 -15 minute break is allowed between test sessions. ● http: //www. qualitycore. act. org/ KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 21

Returning Paper Materials } Keep the original materials sent: ● Packing list ● Boxes Pre-printed shipping labels for return on boxes } Answer documents ship separately from other used test materials ● Faster score processing! KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 22

Return Shipping KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 23

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Reminders Accommodations Accountability Materials Ordering Seating Chart KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 • IEP • PSP • 504 Plan (Not in SDRR) • 100 Day Rule (Based on summative window) • http: //www. qualitycore. act. org/ • Group • Individual 25

Student Data Review and Rosters (SDRR) } Non-participation area for EOCs may be entered in SDRR throughout the year } School will manually add student to SDRR for non-participations prior to spring rosters being loaded by KDE } For assistance, use I Need Help button in SDRR KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 26

Resources } KDE Website http: //education. ky. gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/EOC. aspx } Kentucky ACT Quality. Core Website www. act. org/content/act/en/products-and-services/state-and-districtsolutions/kentucky. html#qualitycore } ACT Test Security http: //www. act. ethicspoint. com } Trainings http: //education. ky. gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/EOC. aspx } Resources http: //www. qualitycore. act. org/resources/ KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 27

Contacting Quality. Core Support – Best Practices } Technical Support: Have the school or district technology support person available } Setup questions: Call when able to access the admin system at the same time } Note the case number and support agent’s name when speaking on the phone KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 28

Contact Information OAA Division of Assessment Support ACT Quality. Core Customer Support } Assessment Support } E-mail: } Technical/Setup Support } E-mail: dacinfo@education. ky. gov } Phone: (502) 564 -4394 KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 Quality. Core. Support@act. org } Phone: (866) 764 -7228 Option 2 29

College/Career Readiness The ACT ASVAB ACT Compass ACT Work. Keys KYOTE KOSSA Industry Certificates 30

College/Career Readiness Rate College Ready College & Career Ready KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 31

Opportunities to Demonstrate College Readiness } The ACT – Junior year (required) What If… } Compass or KYOTE – Senior year (optional) Student doing credit recovery jumps from grade 10 to grade 12 this year. How does this student demonstrate college readiness? } The assigned grade level shall determine the state tests to administer. 703 KAR 5: 240 Compass or KYOTE KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 32

College Ready CPE Benchmarks College Entrance Exam College Placement Tests The ACT Compass • Reading = 20 • English = 18 • Mathematics = 19 • Reading = 85 • English (Writing Skills) = 74 • Mathematics (Algebra) = 36 KYOTE • • KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 College Ready Math= 22 College Algebra = 14 English (Writing) = 6 Reading = 20 33

College/Career Readiness Rate } Based on Graduates (students with G-Codes in IC) } Includes best score on English, Mathematics and Reading from all The ACT State and National Administrations in Kentucky } Data reviewed by schools and districts prior to fall report Must meet CPE’s ACT Benchmarks KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 Use Student Name from IC 34

Early Graduates and CCR No 100 -Day Acct. Cohort counts the year assigned to Grade 9 (banked) May take the ACT assessment once, with state testing Approved Early Graduation Intent Form KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 35

Early Graduation Students who are: Graduating in 3 academic years or less KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 On file in the district to graduate early with a signed intent form Flagged in Infinite Campus as an Early Graduate Will count in school's accountability calculation; no 100 day rule applies 36

ACT Reports } ACT Reports will be based on ACT’s benchmarks. } Reports from ACT will not match reports from KDE, since the reports are based upon different benchmarks. Subject KDE Benchmarks ACT Benchmarks English 18 18 Mathematics 19 22 Reading 20 22 Science -- 23 KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 (Effective August 2013) 37

DAC Responsibilities/Reporting } DAC is responsible in SDRR for ● completing official state roster. ● working with Test Supervisor to record non-participation (i. e. , who did not test and why). ● printing copies and/or saving the roster electronically. } Reporting ● Student reports will be sent directly to student’s home (3 -8 weeks). ● High Schools will receive: School reports in late July to high school principals. Labels for transcripts will be sent to the high school counselor 3 -8 weeks after testing. ● DAC will receive all district reports from The ACT in late July. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 38

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ACT Compass Results If college placement results are used for college readiness in 2016 -17, then Compass and KYOTE scores will be accepted. • • 2016 June 15 Nov. 30 • KDE Compass Closed Dec. 31 • Compass • Last Closed Testing Permanently Day for Compass Not offered by KDE this year, but was administered at Post-Secondary Institution until Dec. 31, 2016 Keep printed copy of score report from college to enter score into SDRR in Spring 2017 for CCR. No electronic results access in 2017 Compass permanently closed on Dec. 31, 2016 for all students, last time to receive score reports KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 40

KYOTE https: //www. kyote. org/mc/kyote. Default. aspx http: //education. ky. gov/AA/Assessments/Pages/KYOTE. aspx 41

KYOTE } Kentucky Online Testing placement exams for grade 12 students who have not met the CPE ACT benchmarks in English, reading or mathematics. } Trainings were available in August. } Program details are available from the user manual and the training sessions. } Irregularity Report Spreadsheet } KDE Calculator Policy is in effect for KYOTE. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 42

KYOTE Scores } The week of January 17, KYOTE scores from July through December 2016 were published in Infinite Campus (IC). } After this date, KYOTE results will be loaded monthly into IC. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 43

Test Frequency Following an Intervention College Math Reading & Writing KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 • 2 or 3 Submitted Tests • 1 Test per Semester or Trimester • 1 Optional Pre-Test • 2 -3 Submitted Reading Tests • Once per Semester or Trimester • Once per Writing Test Window • August 8 -December 2 • January 2 -May 5 44

KYOTE Writing Exam Ends May 5 KYOTE Certified Writing Scorer required at each school administering the writing exam. Essays are scored by other high school’s certified scorers. Writing exams are not graded for schools without a certified scorer. Scorers are responsible for scoring assigned exams in a timely manner. KYOTE Scoring Coordinator, Janet O’Connell, will contact schools if students submit exams at a school without a certified scorer. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 kyotewritinghelp@ky. gov 45

Writing Scorers will be notified of exams to score via e-mail from kyotewritinghelp@ky. gov ● If you have not received a notification, please check the Junk and Clutter folders ● To keep these from landing in the Junk folder, right-click on the e-mail and mark as Not Junk. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 46

KYOTE Teacher Tutorials KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 47

KYOTE Scorer Materials Login with Instructor Account to access and print materials KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 48

Placement Class Co-Owners } The creator/owner of the class must assign the DAC or designee the rights to each class created at the school. } Why do this? ● If the main person in charge of KYOTE leaves, someone else has access to the classes. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 49

Getting Started Training Materials • The People • The Policies • Writing Exam Updates coming Summer 2017 KYOTE User Guide • Firefox Recommended Browser KYOTE System • Create Teacher Accounts • Create Student Accounts • Setup & Administer Tests KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 Chromebooks may be used on all KYOTE exams. 50

Accommodations No Special Forms KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 • Large-Print • Braille Untimed • Must complete exam in single session Current Plan • Individualized Education Plan (IEP) • 504 Plan • Program Services Plan (PSP) 51

KYOTE Reading and Writing Exams } Continue to have updates } Additional reading and writing prompts and passages will be available in Spring 2017 } Additional resources available from the standalone KYOTEWrite system and the Tutorials area KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 52

KYOTE Contacts Steve Newman • (859) 572 -5332 • newman@nku. edu Paul Eakin • (859) 257 -6798 • paul@ms. uky. edu Janet O’Connell KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 • kyotewritinghelp@ky. gov 53

College/Career Readiness The ACT ASVAB ACT Compass ACT Work. Keys KYOTE KOSSA Industry Certificates 54

College/Career Readiness Rate College Ready College & Career Ready KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 55

Opportunities to Demonstrate Career Readiness } Career Measures – Throughout high school ● Career academic (ASVAB or Work. Keys) ● Career technical (KOSSA or Industry certificates) } While the tests are optional, students must have these measures to be CCR. } Unless CTE Preparatory Student; ASVAB, Work. Keys, KOSSA and Industry Certificates do not increase your CCR. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 56

Preparatory Students } Student who has completed two career and technical education credits in a preparatory program and is enrolled in the third credit course(s) in the same career pathway. } Where can I see if the student is Preparatory? TEDS is the authoritative source for preparatory status and all career readiness data. KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 57

Career Ready ACADEMIC } ACT Work. Keys = Silver or Above Applied Math ● Locating Information ● Reading for Information ● ---OR--} ASVAB = 50 ● Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 TECHNICAL } KOSSA ● Multiple-Choice = 70 ---OR--} Industry Certificate ● Certification based on industry standards 58

Testing 2017 -18 Under Development ● Elementary and Middle Schools-Anticipate continuing current assessments of Kentucky standards ● High School-Anticipate developing EOC assessments based on Kentucky standards, some use of models similar to science field design KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 59

PROPOSED System Includes: } Proficiency } Growth (EL/MS) } Transition Readiness (EL/MS/HS) } Achievement Gap } Opportunity and Access KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 60

PROPOSED System (continued) } Overall School Rating } School Improvement and Support } Component Relationships instead of Percentages } Rated and Reported Measures KDE: OAA: DAS: cw/jl: 02/02/17 61